SPP ON REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES

Question 1

foreign architects reqs

Answer 1

(1)must secure a temporary/special permit
(2)work permit from dole
(3)must work in collaboration with a local architect who is RLA

Question 2

are not authorized to provide architectural services for projects located on Philippine soil

Answer 2

business process outsource (bpo) and knowledge process outsourcing (kpo)

Question 3

bpo and kpo are not allowed in ph unless???

Answer 3

they are prc-registered architectural firms satisfying sec 37 ra no. 9266

Question 4

architects work starts at

Answer 4

inception of the project when the owner outlines his requirement to architect

Question 5

scope of services (regular design services)

Answer 5

project definition phase
schematic design phase
design development phase
contract document phase
bidding or negotiation phase
construction phase

Question 6

phase involves the definition of the requirements of project by owner

Answer 6

project definition phase

Question 7

architects inform owner of the technical requirements of the project and concomitant professional fees

Answer 7

project definition phase

Question 8

consults with the owner for a conceptual framework and related requirements of project

Answer 8

project definition phase

Question 9

gathers relevant information and data leading to the definition of project requirements of project

Answer 9

project definition phase

Question 10

reviews and refines the owner’s space requirements

Answer 10

project definition phase

Question 11

prepares an initial statement of probable construction cost

Answer 11

project definition phase

Question 12

phase consists of preparation of schematic design studies derived from project definition phase, leading to conceptual phase

Answer 12

schematic design phase

Question 13

evaluates the owner’s program, schedule, budget, project site and proposes methods of project deliveries

Answer 13

schematic design phase

Question 14

prepares the initial line drawings representing design studies leading to a recommended solution

Answer 14

schematic design phase

Question 15

submits to owner a statement of probable project construction cost (sppcc)

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schematic design phase

Question 16

documents consisting of plans, elevations, sections and other drawings

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design development phase

Question 17

outline specifications to fix and illustrate the size and character of entire project as to type of materials, etc

Answer 17

design development phase

Question 18

diagrammatic layout of construction systems

Answer 18

design development phase

Question 19

updated sppcc for submission to the owner

Answer 19

design development phase

Question 20

prepares the complete contract documents consisting of detailed designs and construction drawings

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contract document phase

Question 21

technical specifications describing type and quality of materials, finish, manner of construction and general conditions

Answer 21

contract document phase

Question 22

submits to owner 7 sets of construction drawings and technical specifications for building permits

Answer 22

contract document phase

Question 23

updates the sppcc based on changes in scope, requirements, or market conditions

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contract document phase

Question 24

assists the owner in filling the required documents to secure approval of government

Answer 24

contract document phase

Question 25

architect prepares the bid documents for construction, forms for invitation, and instruction to bidders

Answer 25

bidding or negotiation phase

Question 26

assists the owner from early stage of establishing list of prospective contractors

Answer 26

bidding or negotiation phase

Question 27

furnishes complete sets of bid documents for purposes of bidding in as many sets as may required

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for competitive bids / procurements, the architect

Question 28

the contract documents

Answer 28

are intellectual property of architects and must be returned

Question 29

helps in organizing and conducting pre-bid conferences

Answer 29

for competitive bids / procurements, the architect

Question 30

responds to questions from bidders

Answer 30

for competitive bids / procurements, the architect

Question 31

assists the owner in obtaining proposals from contractors, amalyzes bid results and prepares abstract of bids

Answer 31

for competitive bids / procurements, the architect

Question 32

architect perform similar function but negotiates with one contractor only

Answer 32

negotiated contracts

Question 33

makes decision on all claims of the owner and contractors on all matters relating to execution and progress

Answer 33

construction phase

Question 34

prepares change orders, gathers and turns over to the owner written guarantees required of contractor and sub-contractor

Answer 34

construction phase

Question 35

prepares change orders, gathers, turns over to the owner written guarantees required of contractor and sub-contractor

Answer 35

construction phase

Question 36

makes periodic visits to the project to familiarize himself with general progress and quality of work and to ascertain that proceeding in accordance with contract documents

Answer 36

construction phase

Question 37

determines amount of owing and due to contractor and issues corresponding certificates of payment for such amounts

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construction phase

Question 38

should more extensive inspection of full-time (8-hr) construction supervision required by client

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construction phase

Question 39

manner of providing services

Answer 39

(1) with a single contract between architect and owner
(2) with separate contracts with architect and engineer, other allied professionals